Horoscopes

HOLIDAY MATHIS, Copyright 2009 Creators Syndicate

Published
5:30 am CDT, Tuesday, October 13, 2009

HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY BY HOLIDAY MATHIS FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009

Venus and Saturn are conjunct in nurturing Virgo. This coupled with Jupiter's newly direct status bodes well for both projects and relationships. A healing and productive energy prevails. Where there was competition, there is now support. Simple conversations are all it takes to put things together. The stuck parts get unstuck.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A mother figure has been leaning a little too hard on you. She means well, but her methods are misplaced. It would do the both of you some good if you interceded on your own behalf.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There is an article of clothing in your closet that you like but are saving for a special occasion. It's taking rather long for the world to create the opportunity, so why not make that occasion yourself?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your essentially trusting nature could lead you into a sticky situation if you're not careful. Be more cautious. You don't owe anyone your trust. It's still something that should be earned.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll be pondering a domestic move. This brings up a good question having to do with your priorities. Clarity will come. For now, keep things in the hypothetical. When you hit on the right solution, you'll just know.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). From the outside, it appears you've got it all together, though you may not exactly feel that way. If you can't talk to anyone, try to write down what's bugging you. Stating a thing clearly does a lot of good.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You thrive under deadlines now. Not everyone is as thrill-seeking as you, so be patient with the steady, quiet ones. They have their place in the beehive, too, even if they don't buzz as much.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A disagreement between two of your friends has gone too far. Your gift for diplomacy could bring these feuding factions around. Maybe you're not in the peacekeeping mood, but you're oh so effective. Rack up the karma points!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your flexibility in dealing with conflict is what makes you such an effective employee. People who say you are shifty don't understand the values that inform your decisions. The treetops always sway the most.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The fashions change, and you change right along with them. Thanks to the influence of friends and colleagues, you'll be purging some tired phrases from your conversation and adding some new and interesting lingo.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your gift for impressions has put more than one friend in stitches. Particularly when it comes to people's mannerisms, your aptitude is just plain remarkable. Use this power for good, and make someone laugh today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If you had to choose a yoga pose for the day, it would be Child Pose -- lying with your forehead on the floor and your arms behind you, trusting yourself to the benign forces of a gentle universe.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Most of your recent concerns are unfounded. You may as well empty out that bucket of worry. Or at the very least, set it down for a second and walk over there where you can't look at it. Your shoulders are straighter already.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 13). You'll have much to be proud of by this time next year. You are taking steps to make your life fuller, not by adding activities but by prioritizing well. Relationships are your true treasures. Quality time with loved ones puts everything in perspective. December and January show you how to make more money. Virgo and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 23, 14, 3 and 20.

VENUS, IF YOU WILL: Venus is the planet of beauty, pleasure and, of course, love. If you know where Venus was at your time of birth, it's an indicator of your romantic style. To find out about your natal Venus, check with an astrologer or investigate an astrology book or online chart generator. If your natal Venus is in SCORPIO, you are drawn to your romantic counterparts for reasons that seem deeper than the moment. You often feel as though you've known your love in another life, and that your souls are somehow connected. There seem to be many complex levels in your relationships that people on the outside don't understand as you do. It is of utmost importance that your closest relationships remain sacred. You appreciate when the ones you love keep certain things private. You prefer that the bond between you and the one you love is not weakened by outside opinions. You need to feel that you can trust those in your inner circle -- really trust them. That is why you often test others before you let yourself get emotionally close to them. You believe that love, in its highest form, is a union of spirits.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Sacha Baron Cohen is the mastermind behind such comic characters as Ali G, Borat and Bruno. This Libra creates truly outrageous characters, explores their comic possibilities in the real world and then retires them. He's on a quest for fresh entertainment opportunities and laughs, and his natal Mars in Aquarius reveals a need to rebel against social prejudices in the process.

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